# US 2017/0285271 A1 · Connector assemblies for hybrid fiber/wire connections > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2017/0285271 A1 - Document ID: US20170285271A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 15/233,312 - Filed: 2016-08-10 - Published: 2017-10-05 - Earliest claimed: 2016-04-05 - Assignees: Radius Universal LLC - Applicants: Radius Universal, LLC - Inventors: Donald Lee Sipes, JR.; John David Read - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20170285271A1 ## CPC - G02B 6/3817: {containing optical and electrical conductors (cables including electrical and optical conductors H01B11/22; G02B6/3816 takes precedence)} - G02B 6/387: {Connector plugs comprising two complementary members, e.g. shells, caps, covers, locked together} - G02B 6/3887: {Anchoring optical cables to connector housings, e.g. strain relief features} - G02B 6/3893: {Push-pull type, e.g. snap-in, push-on} - G02B 6/4292: {the light guide being disconnectable from the opto-electronic element, e.g. mutually self aligning arrangements} - G02B 6/4293: {hybrid electrical and optical connections for transmitting electrical and optical signals} - H01R 13/516: Means for holding or embracing insulating body, e.g. casing {, hoods} - G02B 6/3879: {Linking of individual connector plugs to an overconnector, e.g. using clamps, clips, common housings comprising several individual connector plugs} - G02B 6/3888: {Protection from over-extension or over-compression} - G02B 6/3897: {Connectors fixed to housings, casing, frames or circuit boards (G02B6/44528 takes precedence)} - G02B: OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS - H01R: ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS ## Abstract A connector assembly for a hybrid cable includes: a housing, comprising a base; at least one discrete connector mounted in the base or at least one connector that is at least partially integrated in the base, configured to receive at least one fiber from the hybrid cable; and at least one electrical interface, configured to receive at least one wire from the hybrid cable. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A connector assembly for a hybrid cable, the connector assembly comprising: a housing, comprising a base; at least one discrete connector mounted in the base, configured to receive at least one fiber from the hybrid cable; and at least one electrical interface, configured to receive at least one wire from the hybrid cable. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The connector assembly according to claim 1, wherein the at least one discrete connector comprises two discrete LC connectors, each LC connector being configured to receive one fiber from the hybrid cable. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The connector assembly according to claim 1, wherein the at least one discrete connector comprises a discrete SC connector, the discrete SC connector being configured to receive the at least one fiber from the hybrid cable. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The connector assembly according to claim 1, further comprising: a latch for actuating the discrete SC connector between a first configuration and a second configuration, ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The connector assembly according to claim 1, wherein the at least one discrete connector is mounted in the base via one or more support structures. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The connector assembly according to claim 1, wherein the at least one electrical interface includes two power sockets. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The connector assembly according to claim 6, wherein the at least one electrical interface further includes a bent metal piece disposed in each power socket. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The connector assembly according to claim 1, wherein the housing further comprises a cover configured to snap onto the base. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The connector assembly according to claim 1 further comprising: a strain relief rubber boot through which a sheathed portion of the hybrid cable is run. ### Claim 10 A connector assembly for a hybrid cable, comprising: a housing, comprising a base; at least one connector that is at least partially integrated in the base, configured to receive at least one fiber from the hybrid cable; and at least one electrical interface, configured to receive at least one wire from the hybrid cable. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The connector assembly according to claim 10, wherein the at least one connector comprises two LC-compatible connectors, wherein the two LC-compatible connectors each have two-piece ferrules with a first piece being integrated in the base as a protrusion from the base and the second piece being attachable to the first piece. ### Claim 12 (depends on 10) The connector assembly according to claim 10, wherein the at least one connector comprises two LC-compatible connectors, wherein the two LC-compatible connectors are both fully integrated in the base and form protrusions from the base. ### Claim 13 (depends on 10) The connector assembly according to claim 10, wherein the at least one connector comprises an SC-compatible connector. ### Claim 14 (depends on 10) The connector assembly according to claim 10, wherein the at least one electrical interface includes two power sockets. ### Claim 15 (depends on 14) The connector assembly according to claim 14, wherein the at least one electrical interface further includes a bent metal piece disposed in each power socket. ### Claim 16 (depends on 10) The connector assembly according to claim 10, wherein the housing further comprises a cover configured to snap onto the base. ### Claim 17 (depends on 10) The connector assembly according to claim 10, further comprising: a strain relief rubber boot through which a sheathed portion of the hybrid cable is run. ### Claim 18 A connector assembly for a hybrid cable, comprising: a housing adapted to accept the hybrid cable, the housing comprising multiple pathways; wherein the multiple pathways include: a first pathway configured to receive at least one fiber of the hybrid cable; and a second pathway configured to receive at least one wire of the hybrid cable.